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Who does the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) cover?
Who does the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 (Mine Act) cover?
How many times a year must MSHA inspect each surface mine according to the Mine Act?
How many times a year must MSHA inspect each surface mine according to the Mine Act?
Who is considered a 'miner' under the Mine Act?
Who is considered a 'miner' under the Mine Act?
What is the role of a 'mine operator' as per the Mine Act?
What is the role of a 'mine operator' as per the Mine Act?
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As of calendar year 2015, approximately how many miners were covered under the Mine Act?
As of calendar year 2015, approximately how many miners were covered under the Mine Act?
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Study Notes
Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977
- Covers all coal and non-coal mines in the United States
- Excludes mines of stone quarries or sand; mines employing less than 10 employees.
- Excludes mine operators who provide coal only to electric generating plants under common ownership
- Requires MSHA to inspect each surface mine at least four times per year.
- Mine operator is the person, partnership, corporation or government entity operating the mine
Miners
- Any individual working in a mine is considered a miner
- Miners include, but are not limited to: persons who work in or about coal or non-coal mines, including those who construct, maintain, repair, or service such mines.
- Mine operator is responsible for complying with all safety and health standards of the Mine Act
- Mine operator must keep records and submit required reports to MSHA
Impact
- In 2015, approximately 148,000 miners were covered under the Mine Act
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Test your knowledge of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 with this quiz. Learn about safety and health standards, regulations, and coverage under the Mine Act.
